Tag: Namco Bandai
E3 2014 Tales of Xillia 2's Emotional E3 Story Trailer Highlights the Power of Choice
Good or bad
Following Ubisoft's E3 2014 press conference, we thought we had seen all the heartbreaking trailers that we could possibly handle for one expo. However, it seems as though we need room for one more, as the latest trailer for upcoming PlayStation 3 JRPG Tales of Xillia 2 comes complete with a wealth of emotions. Showing the struggles of...
Guide How Not to Die Quite As Much in Dark Souls II on PS3
This one's a video
Words are for weirdos who like books and stuff, so while you may have enjoyed our excellent Dark Souls II beginner’s guide from last week, there’s a chance that you may have struggled with all of the sentences. Fortunately, this intrepid video editor has returned with a must watch introduction to From Software’s unfair...
News Rule the Sky in Free PS3 Flight Sim Ace Combat Infinity
Is it a bird, is it a plane?
Namco Bandai’s quest for control of the free-to-play space on the PlayStation 3 will take another step closer to completion today, as the Japanese publisher has launched the open beta for upcoming arcade flight sim Ace Combat Infinity. Available imminently in Europe and North America, the company is looking for your...
News Remember Lloyd and Colette with These Tales of Symphonia Chronicles Trailers
The chosen ones
If you experienced Tales of Symphonia back on the Nintendo GameCube or even the PlayStation 2, then these character trailers for the JRPG's heroes should fill you with nostalgia – just listen to that good old battle theme. Still sporting his incredibly red outfit, we witness Lloyd Irving's bold attitude and reckless fighting style,...
News Free PS3 Fighter Tekken Revolution Exceeds 2.5 Million Downloads
Jin-ius idea
Namco Bandai’s free-to-play PlayStation 3 fighter Tekken Revolution may have been something of an experiment for the Japanese publisher, but it’s turned out to be quite a successful one. The company has confirmed that the complimentary punch-'em-up has now exceeded downloads in the region of 2.5 million – and it’s celebrating...
Review Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Z (PlayStation Vita)
It's under 9000
Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Z is a strange beast. It sports some gorgeous looking locations, catchy tunes, and Akira Toriyama's fantastic art style, but those who were expecting a somewhat traditional fighting game in the same vein as the Budokai series or even the Tenkaichi series will be left rather surprised with this team-based...
News Lose Your Humanity with This New Dark Souls 2 Trailer
Prepare to die
For the uninitiated, Dark Souls is a role playing adventure series so devilish in design and fiendish in difficulty that it can only be properly appreciated by masochists. The next game in the rage-inducing franchise, set to release in March, features a larger overworld and a slightly rejigged combat syste
News The Producer of Tekken Wants to Continue the Series on PS4
Tekken his sweet time
When it comes to competitive fighting games, the PlayStation 4 is a bit lacking. We got an enhanced version of the superhero themed Injustice: Gods Among Us at launch, but that's about it. The combo starved among you can rest easy, though, as Tekken producer Katsuhiro Harada recently stated his intentions to bring the...
News Tekken Director Aiming to Tag in Two New Titles in 2014
King of fighters
Tekken may no longer command the clout in the fighting community that it once used to, but this particular author’s still an enormous fan. The relatively recent Tekken Tag Tournament 2 was a real return to form for the brawling brand, and we even enjoyed the freemium fisticuffs on offer in digital download Tekken Revolution...
News Tales of Zestiria's First Trailer Arrives Online with Elegance
Mmmm, zesty
There's nothing like a good Tales teaser to get your day started on the right note. Originally shown over a week ago to coincide with the title's reveal, the trailer has finally found its way online, so get your flamboyant garments ready and take a gander. Tales of Zestiria will be coming to the PlayStation 3 in Japan, North America, and...
Review Saint Seiya: Brave Soldiers (PS3)
Seiya ain't so
Saint Seiya: Brave Soldiers is almost the very definition of 'anime fighter'. It's chock full of colourful playable characters, crazy storylines, and over-the-top voice acting. If you've ever tried a Dragon Ball Z or Naruto brawler, then you'll generally know what's in store here – even if the original anime never quite caught on...
Review SoulCalibur II HD Online (PlayStation 3)
A tale of souls and swords, eternally re-bought
When the original SoulCalibur II appeared on the PlayStation 2, it was universally praised for its fantastic 3D fighting engine, its diverse cast of characters, and its plethora of modes. Even today, Namco's brawler is remembered fondly by many as the series' greatest achievement. SoulCalibur II HD...
News Here's Everything That You Could Ever Want from a Shin Gundam Musou Trailer
Eight minutes of explosions
We're well adjusted to the mayhem that's typically found in Dynasty Warriors games, but through this newest Shin Gundam Musou trailer, we've learned that the series' unadulterated chaos can be taken one step further. Stretching on for almost nine minutes, the vast video covers everything from the storylines that make up...
News Japanese Sales Charts: God Eater 2 Bursts onto the Scene with PS Vita TV
Tuned in
You may be forgiven for thinking that the PlayStation 4 was the only new gaming hardware launch last week – but you’d be wrong. While our friends in Japan are forced to wait until February to get their hands on the next generation console, they at least have a new toy to fill the time in the form of the PS Vita TV. The diminutive device...
News Don't Miss This Opportunity to Play Enslaved: Odyssey to the West
Give it a chance
Enslaved: Odyssey to the West is the best game that you’ve never played. The colourful Ninja Theory adventure crashed and burned when it originally deployed in 2010, but publisher Namco Bandai has opted to give it a new lease of life with a digital re-release for the PlayStation Network. Don’t miss out on it a second time. The...
First Impressions Defying Death in Dark Souls II
Bonfire rewire
Our stamina bar drained slowly, as engulfed by utter darkness, the ominous sound of a huge armoured tortoise’s footsteps refused to fade into the black. This is the moment that it suddenly became clear that Dark Souls II would live up to every bit of its gruelling reputation – and not only in terms of difficulty, but also in its...
Get your wallets ready
Last month, Namco Bandai released a brand new trailer for its upcoming HD compilation of classic titles Tales of Symphonia and its successor, Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World. The collection is being released to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the series. The company has revealed that there will be a special...
News Tick Tock, It's Time for the First Tales of Xillia 2 Translated Trailer
That time again
So, you're just about done with Tales of Xillia by now, we assume? If so, you're right on schedule to catch your first glimpse of the magical JRPG's sequel: the aptly named Tales of Xillia 2. Set one year after the original, the second Xillia instalment follows the tale of a young man called Ludger, who can be seen transforming into...
News Shin Gundam Musou Looks Like Absolute Carnage
Mega mecha
It's no secret that this particular writer is an obsessed fan of anything Gundam related, and this newest trailer for Shin Gundam Musou has certainly got the hype levels rising thanks to its seemingly unending lust for total mech mayhem. Currently only set for release in Japan, Western fans will know the title as the next instalment in...
News Tales of Symphonia Chronicles Brawls Online with First Translated Trailer
Lloyd Irving, wake up!
Regarded by many fans as the best game in the Tales series, Tales of Symphonia first launched in Japan in 2003 and the following year in western territories for the Nintendo GameCube. Despite releasing to decent sales and general critical acclaim, the title was also ported to the PlayStation 2 after a short while in Japan in...
TGS 2013 Ace Combat: Infinity May Be Free, But It's Still Silly
Free flight
If you were worried that Ace Combat: Infinity was going to drop its silly storyline like a nuclear bomb, then breathe a big sigh of relief: the title is still utterly ridiculous. The free-to-play PlayStation 3 exclusive occurs after an asteroid cluster has collided with the Earth, bringing an end to world order. You play as a mercenary...
News Sacrifice Your Spirit to the Dark Souls II Beta on PS3
Prepare to die
Quit pricking your eyelids with rusty nails – a much more masochistic pastime demands your attention. Sony has teamed up with From Software to launch a beta for Dark Souls II on the PlayStation 3, and all that you need to do to participate is register your interest on the PlayStation Store. European readers will find a special...
News Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch Helps Series Conjure 1.4 Million Sales Worldwide
Magic numbers
Together with its Japan-only DS counterpart, the delightfully designed and visually stunning PlayStation 3 JRPG Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch has helped Level 5's series accumulate approximately 1.4 million sales worldwide. “The franchise has been very well received in EMEA, and as a result of its quality, has reached an...
Review One Piece: Pirate Warriors 2 (PlayStation 3)
Pieces of eight
Last month saw the release of Dynasty Warriors 8, the latest instalment in the seemingly never-ending hack and slash series. This month, One Piece: Pirate Warriors 2 arrives on Western shores, bringing with it more vast, hectic battles to sink your bloodied weapon of choice into. You’d be forgiven for being worn out on Warriors...
News UK Sales Charts: Tales of Xillia Conjures Fourth Place Finish
The Smurfs 2 feeling blue in third
Tales of Xillia got off to a flying start in the UK sales charts, finishing fourth in this week’s bestsellers list. The enjoyable Namco Bandai role-playing game scored favourably in our review, earning itself a respectable 8/10 and a strong recommendation. Despite this, the title couldn’t leapfrog The Smurfs 2,...
Review Tales of Xillia (PlayStation 3)
A tale worth telling
You may be inclined to disregard Namco Bandai’s latest offering in the Tales series, but although it's the thirteenth main entry in the franchise (not including spin-offs), and bursting with strangely dressed teens with voluptuous hair-dos – as well a few girls who need to be told that strategically placed ribbons don't...
Review Tekken Revolution (PlayStation 3)
King of free-to-play fighters
The video game industry is changing faster than a Tekken character’s costume. The digital era has ushered a flurry of new distribution models for publishers to exploit, and that’s left major firms like Namco Bandai juggling dozens of ideas in the hope of happening upon a critical hit. Tekken Revolution, one of the...
News It's Free Flights for Everyone in Ace Combat: Infinity on PS3
Without wings
You’ll be flying shotgun for free in Ace Combat: Infinity later this year, as publisher Namco Bandai has confirmed that the upcoming flight-combat title won’t cost you a penny to download on the PlayStation 3. The game is supposedly set in the near future, and will include a brand new story campaign. There’s no word on how the...
Weirdness Dark Souls Looks Even Harder in First-Person
Are you crying yet?
We’ve already established that only masochists enjoy From Software’s rage inducing Dark Souls series – but this first-person mod is custom created for the type of people that enjoy putting pegs on their face. The footage – captured by Soul Slasher – shows the opening moments of the critically acclaimed campaign, but...
News Tekken Revolution's New Fighter Couldn't Be More Predictable
The blood is the life
The path to success apparently includes underdressed females with fangs. We’re not prudes, but we can’t help but feel let down by Tekken Revolution’s latest fighter. The character – the culmination of a poll on the franchise’s Facebook page – is currently dubbed ‘Female Vampire’, and represents a lady with roses...
News SoulCalibur II HD Online Picks a Fight with PlayStation 3
Two souls, fiercely entangled
SoulCalibur II HD Online, an enhanced re-release of the brawler that single-handedly consumed our school days, is set to enter the ring on the PlayStation 3 this fall. As the name hints, the high-definition upgrade of the PlayStation 2 classic will regale its eternal tale with online multiplayer in tow. Console...
News Ace Combat: Infinity Swoops onto PlayStation 3
Teaser trailer exits the runway
Ace Combat: Infinity, the next entry in Namco Bandai’s popular air combat series, will take flight exclusively on the PlayStation 3, according to the teaser trailer embedded below. In addition to the sound of a giggling schoolgirl, the footage includes the quote: “That day our sky fell, the heavens split to create...
News Tales of Xillia 2 Confirmed for European Release
Should be with us next year
Tales of Xillia has been available in Japan since 2011, and will finally be unleashed in the West next month. However, the game already has a sequel in the land of the rising sun – and it's now been confirmed that it too will be making its way to European shores. The announcement was made by Namco Bandai at the Japan...
News One Piece: Pirate Warriors 2 Weighs Anchor with New Story Trailer
Gum-Gum get hype
Namco Bandai released a rather rousing trailer for its upcoming seafaring brawler earlier today, complete with cheesy rock music and a surprising amount of explosions. We also get a quick glimpse of newly introduced playable characters and the game's original plot. If nothing else, the title looks to be a nice chunk of mayhem for...
E3 2013 Free-to-Play Tekken Revolution Punching onto PS3
King of downloads
If the flurry of free-to-play titles recently revealed for the PlayStation 4 haven’t already encouraged you to put away your wallet, then perhaps Tekken Revolution will push you over the edge. A trailer for the PlayStation 3 exclusive was inconspicuously included as part of a GameSpot feature published earlier today, confirming...
News Dark Souls 2 Will Make Your Life a Misery in March
Death deploys next year
It’s that time of the year where video game advertisements start popping up all over Los Angeles – but this Dark Souls 2 banner offers a little more than mere pre-E3 excitement. The poster – attached to the building where the big show will take place – features two glum looking warriors and a March 2014 release...
News Tales of Xillia Flexes Its Muscles in New Gameplay Trailers
Manhunt for mana
Namco Bandai's Tales series is currently celebrating its 15th anniversary, and the party mood has left us practically itching for the JRPG franchise's next instalment, Tales of Xillia, which is due out on 6th August in North America and 9th August in Europe. The story follows the journey of medical student Jude Mathis and his...
Review Star Trek: The Video Game (PlayStation 3)
Below par trek
If you're looking for an epic and exciting sci-fi setting filled with awful, often game breaking bugs – and you didn't already get your fill with Defiance – then Star Trek: The Video Game should be right up your alley. Not even the palpable hype from the impending movie, as well as the stellar cast, can save this generic action...
News How Much Fun Can You Have Squeezing Mayonnaise Bottles on PS3?
Remember to tip the container upside down
Every meal tastes better with a hearty dollop of mayonnaise on the side, but as much as we love the taste of the egg-based condiment, we’re not sure whether we could stomach a full game about the rich, creamy sauce. Vividred Operation: Akane and the Mayo Operation, a brand new PlayStation Network title...
News Katamari Damacy Gets Bundled onto the PlayStation Store Next Week
Snowball effect
Keita Takahashi’s madcap puzzler Katamari Damacy will roll onto the PlayStation Network on Tuesday in the form of a PS2 Classic. Sony confirmed the snippet as part of this week’s PlayStation Blogcast, though it failed to add how much cash you’ll need to clump together in order to purchase the zany release. Unbelievably, the...
News Dark Souls 2's Cover Depicts the Misery You Can Expect to Face in the Full Game
Cold shoulder
Dark Souls 2’s box art is about as morbidly bleak as you’d expect from a game that thinks constantly coaxing you into unexpected death-traps is entertainment. The cover – which popped up on All Games Beta earlier today – depicts a sword-wielding warrior with his back turned. We’re going to assume that he wasn’t in the mood...
News Tales of Xillia Sets a Date with the West, Collector's Edition Announced
Bearing gifts
Better start saving up that gald, because Tales of Xillia has two solid western release dates and a limited collector's edition up for pre-order. And if that wasn't enough, Namco Bandai has granted us a look at a new trailer that shows off footage that takes place outside of battles for a change. Fans will be delighted to know that...
News Ridge Racer: Driftopia Goes Free-to-Play on PlayStation 3
Someone alert Kaz Hirai
Soon you won’t need to spend a penny to put your high-performance sports car into a right-angle drift, as Namco Bandai’s legendary Ridge Racer franchise is going free-to-play on the PlayStation 3. The just-announced Ridge Racer: Driftopia is due out later this year, and promises a classic arcade experience without any of...
News Feast Your Frightened Eyes on Twelve Minutes of Dark Souls 2
Are you afraid of the dark?
When was the last time that you watched a gameplay reveal where the character died? Live demos at press conferences such as E3 are usually played in ‘God Mode’ to prevent such a hiccup from occurring, but in IGN’s gameplay reveal of Dark Souls 2, we counted at least six deaths. There may have actually been more...
News My Little Sister Can't Be This Cute Is Raising Eyebrows on PS3
No, that's the actual name
Believe it or not, My Little Sister Can’t Be This Cute is the name of a light novel turned anime series in Japan. Having already spawned several wildly popular outings on the PlayStation Portable, the franchise is now making the jump to the PlayStation 3, prompting plenty of throats to be cleared all over the world...
News One Piece: Pirate Warriors 2 Plunders a Luffy Statue in Europe
One piece to rule them all
Good news for all of you European One Piece: Pirate Warriors 2 fanatics out there: Namco Bandai has announced that the collector’s edition of the upcoming brawler sequel will come with a cheery-looking Luffy figurine. Just look at that aggressive grin – how could you say no? Unfortunately, North American fans will...
Guide How to Beat Royal Jelly, Porco Grosso, and Cerboreas in Ni No Kuni
On with it Ollie-boy
Welcome back to our guide to defeating those pesky baddies in Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch. This guide will take us from that "rotter of a squid" Royal Jelly right through to the vilest of all anatomical parts, Vileheart. The majority of these boss battles can be challenged consecutively without the need for a great deal...
News Posse Up with Tales of Xillia's Protagonists in New English Trailers
Combo magic
If the last English gameplay trailer wasn’t enough to quench your Tales thirst, you may want to gulp down these new character-focused offerings. Featuring Tales of Xillia’s two main protagonists, the fresh footage shows off each hero's individual fighting style and some great combos. Jude, the title’s male star, gets up close and...
News Tales of Xillia Trailer Shows Off Lairy Teens in English
Demon Fang
Some new English-dubbed gameplay of the eagerly awaited Tales of Xillia has travelled online, presumably prompting debates about whether or not a dub is needed at all. Fans of the series will already know that a lot of the previous English voice work could have been better, and admittedly we don’t get much to judge here. Nevertheless,...
Game of the Month February 2013 - Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch
Taste the rainbow
Justin Timberlake may have made his name by bringing sexy back, but his sassy reappearance can't hold a candle to the return of Push Square’s coveted Game of the Month award. Alright, so it may have been seven months since we last named a winner, but we’d appreciate it if you just pretended that we’d been announcing these...
